"buddy" meaning in English

See buddy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈbʌd.i/ Audio: en-us-buddy.ogg [US] Forms: buddy [singular], buddys [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A buddy is a friend or casual acquaintance. Synonyms: bud, mate, friend
    Sense id: simple-buddy-en-noun-a502TKgC
  2. A buddy is a partner for an activity. Synonyms: companion, partner
    Sense id: simple-buddy-en-noun-gFLZPGoj
  3. Buddy is an informal and friendly address to a stranger. Synonyms: mate, fellow
    Sense id: simple-buddy-en-noun-f2tLz7ob

Verb

IPA: /ˈbʌd.i/ Audio: en-us-buddy.ogg [US] Forms: buddy [canonical], buddies [third-person, singular], buddied [past], buddied [past, participle], buddying [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|budd|y}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you buddy up with someone, you become their buddy (sense 1 or 2).
    Sense id: simple-buddy-en-verb-Fexi0lMn
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